"Breaking Bad" snatched another prize, Best Actor in a Drama Series, for its lead Bryan Cranston. Winning the title for the second time, he thanked the critics as saying, "If you were not a conduit, we would not be anywhere."

Leading the nomination list with 6, "The Big Bang Theory" ended up becoming a big winner in term of number with three prizes. The CBS high-rated sitcom was named Best Comedy Series. "I'm so used to laughing at [Modern Family's] Steve Levitan at these moments. I've never thanked critics in my whole life!" said "Big Bang" executive producer Chuck Lorre when accepting the prize.

"Behind the Candelabra" lead actor Michael Douglas, in the meantime, beat out his on-screen lover Matt Damon for the Best Actor in a Movie or Miniseries award. Elisabeth Moss was chosen as Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries for her role on Sundance's "Top of the Lake", jokingly saying, "I've never won an award for acting. I have to remember not to thank anyone from 'Mad Men'!"

The gala night for the third annual Critics' Choice TV Awards was held June 10 in Beverly Hills. "Parks and Recreation" star Retta served as the host.